TY - BOOK AU - Firestone,Steve ED - SpringerLink (Online service) TI - Leading with Humility, Hope, and Humor: Christian Perspectives on How to Lead in Challenging Times T2 - Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business, SN - 9783031655456 AV - HD30.28 PY - 2024/// CY - Cham PB - Springer Nature Switzerland, Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan KW - Strategic planning KW - Leadership KW - Industrial organization KW - Business ethics KW - Personnel management KW - Business Strategy and Leadership KW - Organization KW - Business Ethics KW - Human Resource Management N1 - 1. Introduction -- 2. Humility and Leadership -- 3. Hope and Leadership -- 4. Humor and Leadership -- 5.The Role of Virtue in Leadership -- 6.The Synergistic Relationship of Humility, Humor, and Hope -- 7. How Humility, Hope, and Humor Fit with Other Leadership Theories -- 8.How Leaders Can Incorporate Humility, Hope, and Humor in Their Leadership -- 9. Why We Need Humility, Hope, and Humor Even More Today -- 10.Conclusion N2 - This book explores the intricate interplay between humility, humor, and hope in the context of Christian leadership. Drawing upon biblical foundations and contemporary leadership theories, it provides a comprehensive understanding of how these three qualities synergize to enhance the effectiveness of Christian leaders. By examining their individual significance and exploring their combined impact, this volume advances the field of organizational leadership, particularly in addressing the challenges of leadership in a manner consistent with Christian principles. The author illuminates the crucial roles of humility, hope, and humor in Christian leadership, making this a valuable resource for researchers interested in leadership within the context of faith. This contribution will align with existing literature on how Christians can leverage their faith for improved leadership capabilities. Steve Firestone is Associate Professor in the School of Business and Leadership and is the Director of the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership Program at Regent University, USA. His research interests include crisis leadership, the multigenerational workforce, spirituality in the workplace, and innovation leadership UR - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65545-6 ER -